Types of CBD Oil Products

In this article we will review some of the more common types of CBD oil and the reasons you’d choose one method of delivery over others.

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Exploring Various Types of CBD Oil Delivery

Cannabidiol oil (also called CBD oil) is a somewhat controversial health product. Cannabidiol is one of the compounds known as cannabinoids that are found in the cannabis plant.

Previously, the most well-known compound in cannabis was delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which is what produces the mind-altering high people experience when the compound is broken down by heat and then consumed. CBD, however, is not psychoactive. It won’t alter your state of mind, and it is full of some great benefits.

There are different types of CBD oil products; each one is particularly effective for certain things. The types include cream, gum, capsules, patches, tinctures, and you can also vape it.

Most of the CBD that you would use medicinally is found in the least processed form of the cannabis plant, which is hemp. Hemp and marijuana come from the same plant, but because of breeding, they are drastically different. Growers who produce marijuana have bred it selectively to alter different things such as smell, the concentration of THC, and the like. Hemp, though, hasn’t been bred that way, so it is the purest form of the plant, and it is where CBD oil comes from.

CBD Oil Cream

When you use CBD oil in a cream form, you’re essentially using a lotion infused with the oil. These are applied transdermally to the area that you’re trying to target. These creams are used for things like pain, inflammation, or general soreness in a particular area of the body.

CBD oil cream is a great option for sports related injuries. There is also some evidence of this application helping with dermatitis, headaches, itching, and more. The CBD in this cream delivery method doesn’t penetrate down into the bloodstream. Instead, it reacts with the body’s CB2 receptors. CBD oil creams are sometimes prepared with mint, or cayenne, to target specific symptoms.

CBD Oil Tinctures

Tinctures are the most common, and most widely used CBD products. It is the oil in a liquid form that is placed under the tongue or mixed into a food or drink for you to consume.

Of all the types of CBD oil, this is the most affordable option and it a good way to try the product for the first time. This is because the tincture offers a lower concentration of the compound; this is most commonly used for depression and to help with anxiety and insomnia.

Vaping CBD Oil

Vaping CBD oil is growing in popularity because of the increased bioavailability seen with this method of consumption.

During vaporization, CBD enters your lungs and diffuses directly into your bloodstream instead of passing through your gut and liver. The first-pass effect is most attributed to the gut wall and the liver, and that is when fractions of the drug are lost before reaching systemic circulation. When you vape CBD oil, you don’t have to worry about that, which means that more of the CBD can get into your system and faster.

This is why vaping CBD oil is great for anxiety, and nausea, as these are things you would want to dissipate quickly. Also, because you will feel more effects and faster, this allows less CBD to be used at one time.

CBD Oil Gum and Candy

You can also find gum, or even candy, that contains CBD oil. The first product of this kind is gum that was created by “internationally renowned medical doctors, dental and OR surgeons in combination with a well-experienced product development team.” It is called CanChew. This product is for treating a range of symptoms like anxiety, pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Chewing gum is a highly effective way to medicate because the CBD will come in direct contact with the mucosal membranes in your mouth and be quickly absorbed into the body.

CBD Oil Capsules

Some people boast that taking CBD oil in capsule form is safer, and it is possible. The main safety benefit is that capsules offer pre-measured doses, so for an older patient or someone who may struggle with dosing, this is an awesome alternative.

The big advantage of CBD oil capsules the convenience of it. You can just take one to two capsules a day for pain management, stress relief, anxiety – anything you would need to take CBD for. The capsule is a fast delivery method and is a good choice if you do not like the taste of CBD oil.

CBD Oil Patches

CBD oil patches are another topical method, but with the patch, the cannabinoids would be able to penetrate into the bloodstream.

A patch is a medicated adhesive that is placed on the skin to deliver a specific dose of medication – through the skin and into the bloodstream, promoting healing to an injured area of the body.

An advantage of transdermal drug delivery over other delivery systems like oral, intravenous, intramuscular, etc. is that a patch provides a controlled release of the drug. It’s done through a porous membrane or through body heat that melts medication formulations embedded in the adhesive and allows it to be absorbed.

This is a good type of CBD oil delivery to address pain and inflammation.

Regardless of the delivery method, the benefits of all types of CBD oil on the body are incredible. You can research more about what method may be best for you to help you select your ideal method and product.